Statistics vs. Data Science vs. BI
As someone who trained as a statistician, I've always struggled with that title. I love the rigor and insight that…
Tactical Analytics: Wandering Off the Path One Inch at a Time
An over-reliance on tactical analytics can make you lose sight of your strategic objectivesNot too long ago I began building…
In Big Data Endeavors, Don’t Neglect Softer Business Skills
With technical skills such as Java, C++, Python and more in high demand for “Big Data” analytics, it seems like…
Data Collaboration: Crowdsourcing for Health Care
By Dave Handelsman (SAS) By Dave Handelsman (SAS)Crowdsourcing is the ultimate in data collaboration. Crowdsourcing is an Internet-age phenomenon by…
Atlanta’s Big Data Moment
The possibility to be a part of International Big Data Week presented itself to my company in March. After some…
Helpful or Creepy? Avoid Crossing the Line with Big Data
One of the most discussed concerns surrounding big data today is privacy. While many powerful analytics are possible with the…
Do You Really Need a “Sexy” Data Scientist?
Tom Davenport and D.J. Patil argued in their Harvard Business Review article that being a data scientist is the sexiest…
ROI for Big Data and Analytics
I had the honor to be on The Interop Conference Big Data Panel in Las Vegas yesterday. The panel was…
Warren Buffett, the Human Big Data Engine
Warren Buffett is one of the world’s most successful investors. By combining a sound investment philosophy with a bullet-proof decision-making…
The Big Data Debate: Correlation vs. Causation
In the first quarter of 2013, the stock of big data has experienced sudden declines followed by sporadic bouts of…
